C++ Usage Debate

The cluster centers on debates about the suitability of C++ (and C/C++) for various applications, including criticisms of its complexity, calls to move on from it, defenses of its use, and discussions on required expertise.

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zabzonk Jun 15, 2025 View on HN

If you feel the need say "C/C++" you probably want to think twice.

_RPM Mar 1, 2015 View on HN

"Just use C++" isn't always an option.

rjeli Jun 27, 2015 View on HN

Sounds like you're interested in C++.

dom0 Nov 14, 2016 View on HN

In a word: C++ is probably not for you(r application).

dmead Jul 10, 2017 View on HN

it's the c++ version of "why are you still using c++?"

croes May 27, 2024 View on HN

C/C++ is just fine, just use it properly.

lukaszjb Mar 25, 2017 View on HN

I feel like we need some c+ not c++...

olliej Jan 27, 2022 View on HN

You clearly aren't writing c++ :D

natsucks Oct 5, 2023 View on HN

can we just move on from C/C++ already

baby Nov 15, 2023 View on HN

I stopped reading when he said C/C++ does it better